Calf's liver with shallots and wine vinegar sauce is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The liver is first seared until browned, then cooked through in a flavorful sauce made with shallots, white wine, and red wine vinegar. The result is a tender, juicy liver with a rich, tangy sauce. This dish is best served with mashed potatoes or rice and a side of green beans or asparagus.
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CALF'S LIVER WITH CAPERS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the liver slices with salt and pepper, and dredge the slices in flour. Shake off the excess.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. Add the slices and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on one side. Turn them over and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer the slices to a warm platter and wipe the skillet.
- Heat the butter until it starts to brown slightly. Add the capers and cook about 1 minute over relatively high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and stir. Pour the sauce over the liver and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place liver in a nonreactive (ceramic or glass) bowl and pour milk over. Refrigerate, covered, 5 to 6 hours.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. When butter is shimmering, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring more frequently until onions are very soft and brown, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- Drain liver and discard milk. Pat liver dry with paper towels.
- Spread flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat liver with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat a large (13-inch) saute pan over medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil and heat until shimmering. Cook (in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan) until liver is firm (but not hard) and browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining liver, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Add sage and cook for 1 minute more.
- Divide liver among plates and top with onions.
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER WITH MUSTARD-SHALLOT SAUCE
Make and share this Sauteed Calf's Liver With Mustard-Shallot Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the liver; pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Pour the flour onto a plate and dredge each liver on both sides, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- When the oil is hot, lay the liver slices in the pan.
- Sear 3 to 4 minutes; carefully turn.
- Sear another 3 minutes or to desired doneness; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the shallots; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Add the vinegar; cook until almost evaporated, 2 minutes.
- Add the wine; cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Add the stock; cook until almost evaporated, 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and simmer until reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the mustard, parsley and tarragon.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide the liver slices among 4 warmed plates and spoon the sauce evenly over the top.
CALF'S LIVER WITH SHALLOTS AND WINE-VINEGAR SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle liver with salt and pepper. Dredge slices thoroughly on both sides with flour. Shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add liver slices. Cook about 1 minute or until nicely browned. Turn slices and cook about a minute longer for rare. Cook longer for medium-rare and well done.
- Remove liver from skillet and keep warm. Pour off fat from skillet and add butter. Add shallots and garlic. Cook over high heat, stirring until butter is hazelnut brown. Quickly add vinegar and bring to a boil. Pour sauce over liver. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
CALVES LIVER WITH BACON, SAUTEED ONIONS, AND MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over moderate heat. Cook shallots with salt until soft and nearly golden, about 3 minutes. Add cooked bacon, stirring briefly to rewarm. Add vinegar, turn the heat to high and reduce by half. Add stock and reduce again by half. Break remaining butter into small pieces and whisk into sauce until smooth. Whisk in mustard and remove from heat.
- Preheat grill or a dry skillet. Season liver with salt and pepper. Grill or saute in melted butter over high heat, about 3 minutes per side.
- Arrange liver over a bed of Sauteed Onions on individual serving plates and spoon on sauce. Serve immediately.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Reduce heat. Saute onions with salt, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER WITH FIG-CHINESE VINEGAR SYRUP
Steps:
- Pre-heat hot a large, thick skillet. Season the liver with salt and green peppercorn. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and sear the liver until brown on both sides, about 8-10 minutes. I prefer my liver medium. Place livers on warm plates. Place skillet back on the heat, add shallots and brown, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Add figs and sautee for 1 minute. Deglaze with the vinegars and reduce by 50%. Whisk in butter and check for seasoning. Reserve in a water bath.
CALF'S LIVER WITH PORT WINE SAUCE
Provided by Christine Swanson
Categories Beef Sauté Quick & Easy Bacon Port Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel to drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat from pan. Crumble bacon.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper and thyme in shallow dish. Add liver and turn to coat; shake off excess. Heat fat in skillet over medium-high heat. Add liver and cook until tender and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer liver to plate; cover with foil and keep warm. Add onion to skillet and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in broth, Port and vinegar. Boil mixture until reduced to sauce, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over liver. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.
CALF'S LIVER WITH RED WINE SAUCE
This is a very tasty way to do liver. Also a very easy recipe to make. The marinating time of 30 minutes is not included.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 14m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow baking dish, combine well the wine, vinegar, garlic, sage and season to taste.
- Add liver, turning to coat.
- Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain.
- Drain liver from marinade and reserve marinade.
- Pat liver dry.
- Heat bacon fat over moderately-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add liver and saute, turning once, for 2 minutes, or until it is brown outside and still pink within.
- Transfer to a heated platter.
- Add marinade to skillet and boil over high heat, scraping up brown bits, until it is reduced by half.
- Strain pan juices through a fine sieve over the liver and sprinkle bacon and parsley over.
- In my home, we always had broccoli when we had liver (this cause me much grief as a child, but I grew to love it.) Oven-roasted broccoli and asparagus would be great here.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 395.2, Sodium 169.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 30.1
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER WITH RED WINE VINEGAR
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Vinegar Meat Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle liver with salt and pepper; dust with flour. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add liver and sauté until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer liver to plates. Add garlic to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add broth and vinegar and boil 1 minute, scraping up browned bits. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over liver; sprinkle with parsley.
Tips:
- When choosing calf's liver for this recipe, opt for pieces that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid any liver that is pale or has an off smell.
- Before cooking, soak the liver in milk for about 30 minutes. This will help to remove any impurities and mellow the flavor.
- Slice the liver against the grain to ensure tender results.
- Cook the liver over medium heat to prevent it from becoming tough. Avoid overcooking, as this will make the liver dry and crumbly.
- To make the shallot and wine vinegar sauce, use a good quality red wine vinegar. This will add a rich, tangy flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the calf's liver with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. This dish can also be enjoyed with a glass of red wine.
Conclusion:
Calf's liver with shallots and wine vinegar sauce is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner.
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